Library Presents Art Appreciation Programs Prior to Art in Your Eye Fine Arts Fest
In conjunction with Batavia’s sixth annual Art in Your Eye Fine Arts Show & Festival, August 14 –15, the Batavia Public Library is offering three exciting art appreciation programs during late July and early August. All programs will be held at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. The programs are free; registration is required. For more information and to register call (630) 879-4777. Register online at /.
“No Wheel Required” will be presented at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 22. Patricia Davoust, art t eacher and award-winning ceramic artist, will demonstrate and discuss her use of the ancient technique of pinching and stretching clay to form pottery, with a distinctive modern approach. Her hand-built (without the use of a potter's wheel) pottery technique creates pieces with a rock-like texture that are completely unique and individual. Davoust currently is represented by Water Street Studios in Batavia.
“Frank Lloyd Wright: An Architectural Journey from Oak Park to Taliesin” will be presented at 7 p.m., Monday, July 26. Art historian Jeff Mishur returns to the Library to share his slide lecture about the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. This program addresses the period written about in the popular novel Loving Frank, as well as later periods in Wright’s oeuvre.
“Honor, Beauty, and Tradition” will be presented at 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 4. When Christopher Columbus discovered America he found a continent called Turtle Island by many of the 500 nations and 50 million people who lived here already. This program includes a stunning show-and-tell of art objects and ancient artifacts by the First Americans. Presenter Ann Leslie manages the River Trading Post, a Native American gallery, in East Dundee. She is adopted Lakota and Cherokee, and a Pipe Keeper.
June 18, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Batavia Public Library Youth Services Department (630) 879-4775
JULY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AT BATAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
The following programs for children will be offered by the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., during the month of July. For more information or to register call (630) 879-4775. Priority is given to Batavia Public Library cardholders for all programs requiring registration.
Summer Reading Club: Continues through August 7. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and students entering kindergarten through grade 8 are invited to join the Batavia Public Library Summer Reading Club 2010, READ Around the World. Batavia Public Library cardholders or children attending Batavia schools are eligible to join. For more information visit www.BataviaPublicLibrary.org or call the Youth Services department, (630) 879-4775.
ABC Adventurers Storytime: 10 a.m., July 1. Activities, Books, and Craft program for children ages 3 – 6 without a caregiver. Registration required.
Book Buddies: 2 p.m., July 1; 11 a.m., July 8; 2 p.m., July 15; 11 a.m., July 19; 11 a.m., July 28. Young readers ages 6 – 8 are paired with junior volunteers for approximately one hour to practice their reading skills. The program focuses on book sharing rather than tutoring. Register for each date a child will attend.
Children’s Movie: 11 a.m., July 2; 6:30 p.m., July 12. Call the Youth Services Desk, (630) 879-4775, for movie title, length, and rating. No registration required.
Travelin’ Tots Storytime: 10 a.m., July 6 and 20. Stories, rhymes, and more for children ages 2 – 3, with a caregiver. Registration required.
Board Games and DDR: 2 p.m., July 6. Students ages 7 – 14 are invited to play board games and enjoy Dance Dance Revolution. No registration required.
Chess Knight: 7 p.m., July 6, 13, 20, and 27. Students age 8 and older, and teens and adults of all skill levels, are invited to play chess at the Library. Participants should have a basic knowledge of the game. No registration required.
Readers Theatre Auditions: 3 p.m., July 7. Volunteer readers are invited to audition for a presentation based on Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World by Roseanne Thong. The Readers Theatre troupe will performed at the Summer Reading Club Finale, August 6. The rehearsal schedule is available at the Youth Services Desk. Registration required.
Dinosaur Encounter: 7 p.m., July 7. Award-winning author Janet Riehecky shares dinosaur facts, fossils, and replicas of dinosaur parts with families with children age 5 and older. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. No registration required.
Tour of China: 2 p.m., July 8. Presenter Silin Zhao will share her knowledge of China’s customs, cultures, and people with students entering the fourth through eighth grades in the fall. Registration required.
Signing Fun: 10 a.m. (infants – 18 months); 11 a.m. (18 – 36 months), July 9. Licensed sign language interpreter Sheryl Ebersold demonstrates how to incorporate sign language in daily activities with signs, songs, and more. Registration required; space is limited.
Book Character Visit: 11 a.m., July 10. Clifford visits the Library for stories, activities, and photographs. Bring your camera! No registration required.
Go Go Babies Storytime: 11 a.m., July 13, 23, and 27. Stories, rhymes, and music for babies up to 23 months of age, with a caregiver. Registration required.
Travel Trivia: 2 p.m., July 13. Students ages 7 – 14 are invited to show what they know about travel and earn prizes. No registration required. S
kippyjon Jones Storytime: 10 a.m., July 14. Children ages 3 – 6 can join Skippyjon Jones, the kitten who thinks he’s a dog, as he encounters great adventures around the world. Registration required.
Pajama Party Storytime: 7 p.m., July 14. Children entering kindergarten, first, and second grades in the fall are invited for stories, a craft, video, and bedtime snack. Children are welcome to wear pajamas and bring a blanket or stuffed animal. Registration required.
Globe Trekkers: 11 a.m., July 16: Ireland; 1 p.m., July 30: Japan. Children of all ages are invited for activities including a craft and a game related to these countries. No registration required.
Tour of Germany: 1 p.m., July 19. Guest presenter Michelle Olache shares her knowledge of Germany’s culture, customs, and people with students entering fourth through eighth grade in the fall. Registration required.
Yarn Spinners: 1 p.m., July 20 – 22 and 27 – 29. Students and student / parent teams are invited to learn how to knit or crochet. All levels of experience welcome. Basic instructions will be offered. Bring size 10 knitting needles or size G/H crochet hook. Yarn is provided. Plan to attend all six sessions. Registration required.
Book Gems: 11 a.m., July 21. Students entering second and third grades in the fall are invited for discussion and activities related to the book Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip by Cynthia Rylant. Registration is required; reserve a copy of the book when registering. Weber Irish Dancers: 7 p.m., July 21. Traditional Irish dancing performed by the
Weber Irish Dancers. Families will learn the history behind the dances and the costumes. Doors open at 6:45. No registration required.
Book Worms: 10 a.m., July 22. Children in kindergarten and first grade are invited for a story and craft. Registration required.
Children’s Bingo: 1 p.m., July 23. Children ages 3 – 14 can enjoy an hour of “On-the-Go “Bingo. Children ages 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. No registration required.
Mother / Daughter Book Chat: 7 p.m., July 22. Girls and a mom or another female adult are invited for discussion and activities related to Amelia’s Are-We-There-Yet, Longest Ever Car Trip by Marissa Moss. Registration required; reserve a copy of the book when registering.
Reading with Rover: 10 a.m. to 12 noon, July 24 and 31. Children in grades 1 – 4 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a specially trained therapy dog. The goal of the program is to create a positive, non-threatening, and fun environment in which reading aloud is enjoyed. Registration required; register for a 20-minute time slot.
Family Fiesta Storytime: 7 p.m., July 26. Children through age 7, moms, dads, grandmas, and grandpas are all invited for a special family storytime. Weather permitting, activities will be held in the Reading Garden; bring a lawn chair or blanket. No registration required.
Book Beat: 11 a.m., July 29. Students entering fourth through eighth grade in the fall are invited for discussion and activities related to the book 39 Clues: Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan. Registration is required; reserve a copy of the book when registering.
June 18, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Batavia Public Library Adult Services Department (630) 879-4777
JULY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AT BATAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
The following programs for adults and teens will be offered by the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., during July. For more information or to register, call (630) 879-4777, or register online at www.BataviaPublicLibrary.org.
“Recession Busters” will be presented at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 8. Foreclosure, unemployment, and other problems resulting from the current economy have people worried. Many helpful resources can be found on the Internet, but some can be hard to find. During this program, participants will examine a list of local, governmental, and non-profit resources, and will have the opportunity to request a custom search for information dealing with any problem not included in the session. Registration is required and begins June 28; space is limited.
The Anime Club will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 28. This club is for anime and manga enthusiasts age 13 and older. Learn more about anime and manga, preview new anime movies, and enjoy refreshments. Registration is not required. For more information call Lee Blakley, (630) 879-4777.
Teens and adults are invited to join the Library’s Summer Reading Club, “READ Around the World,” which continues through August 7. Reading logs are available at the Reference Desk and lobby kiosk. Summer readers will earn a prize for every four books they read or listen to, and are then eligible to be entered in the grand prize drawings in August.
Homebound Delivery Service: Batavia Public Library offers home delivery service to Library cardholders who are homebound due to illness or infirmity. Books and other Library materials are delivered to the Holmstad, Riverrain, and Heritage Woods senior living complexes, by the Library’s home delivery assistant every two weeks. Deliveries to private residences are determined on an individual basis. There is no charge for this service. For more information or to request this service, call (630) 879-1393, ext. 290.
May 3, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Stacey Cisneros, Head of Adult Services, Batavia Public Library, (630) 879-1393, ext. 250., scisneros@bataviapubliclibrary.org Library
Lecture Examines American Journalism and Democracy, May 25
“The Death and Life of American Journalism,” will be presented at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.
Guest speaker Robert W. McChesney will discuss the state of American journalism—why American journalism is dying and why American democracy is dying along with it. He will propose what we can do to reverse the process and have the greatest journalism ever.
McChesney is the author of 16 books, professor of communication at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, host of the weekly talk show, Media Matters, on WILL-AM radio, and cofounder of the media reform organization Free Press. He co-authored The Death and Life of American Journalism: The Media Revolution that will Begin the World Again with John Nichols, Washington correspondent for The Nation. McChesney’s work has been translated into fifteen languages.
For more information or to register for this free, New Lyceum Lecture series program, call the Library Reference Desk, (630) 879-4777. Register online at BataviaPublicLibrary.org.
April 29, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Batavia Public Library, Youth Services Department, (630) 879-4775
BATAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST GLOBAL WARMING EXHIBIT
The Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., will host a traveling exhibit on global warming, Sunday, May 9, through Saturday, May 15, in the Library’s Youth Services department.
The exhibit is a Teacher’s Discovery Traveling Exhibit and is sponsored by the Library. It features eye-opening facts about global warming and promises to inspire students of all ages to make eco-friendly changes in their lives.
The exhibit includes a DVD of two short films produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio—Global Warning and Water Planet, as well as a display of books on climate, fossil and bio fuels, gardening, endangered animals, wind power, and recycling, and take-home activities for children. The exhibit is free and available for viewing during regular library hours. For more information call the Youth Services department, (630) 879-4775.
April 16, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Batavia Public Library Adult Services Department (630) 879-4777
MAY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AT BATAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY(programs for children below)
The following book discussion and programs for adults and teens will be offered by the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., during May. For more information or to register, call (630) 879-4777, or register online at here.
The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff will be discussed at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 11.
Wilhelmina Upton returns to seemingly idyllic rural New York and her hippie-turned-born-again Christian mother. Her journey of rediscovery reveals the truth about her own twisted family tree and the monsters behind the façade both literally and figuratively. Copies of the book are available for borrowing at the Library‘s Check Out Desk.
The Anime Club will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 26.
This club is for anime and manga enthusiasts age 13 and older. Learn more about anime and manga, preview new anime movies, and enjoy refreshments. Registration is not required. For more information call Lee Blakley, (630) 879-4777.
“eBay 101” will be presented at 7 p.m., Monday, May 17, at the Library.
eBay University instructor Jack Waddick will explain the steps to successful selling on eBay. The program includes a demonstration on eBay.com and question and answer time. Registration required.
“The Death and Life of American Journalism” will be presented at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 25.
Guest speaker Robert McChesney, Professor of Communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will explain why American journalism is dying and why American democracy is dying along with it. He will propose what we can do, not only to reverse the process, but to have the greatest journalism we have ever known.
This New Lyceum Lecture Series program is free. Register online here or call (630) 879-4777.
MAY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AT BATAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
The following programs for children will be offered by the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., during the month of May. Priority is given to Batavia Public Library cardholders for all programs requiring registration. For more information or to register call (630) 879-4775.
Drop-In Craft:
6 – 8 p.m., Monday, May 3
12 noon – 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 5
10 a.m. – 12 noon, Saturday, May 8
Children are invited to make a Mother’s Day craft. Children age 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Truck Tales:
4 p.m., Tuesday, May 4.
Children ages 5–8 can enjoy truck stories in the Library’s Reading Garden (weather permitting) and then have an opportunity to climb aboard one of the Batavia Public Works trucks. Siblings are welcome. Registration required.
Global Warming Traveling Exhibit:
During regular Library hours, Saturday May 9 – Sunday May 15.
View a traveling exhibit that explains the science behind global warming and includes two short films, Global Warning and Water Planet, produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, books, and children’s take home activities. No registration required.
Summer Reading Club Homeschool Preview:
10 a.m., Friday, May 14.
Homeschool families with children in kindergarten through grade 8 are invited to a special presentation of the Library’s Summer Reading Club 2010, READ Around the World. Registration required.
March 23, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Lee Blakley, (630) 879-4777, lblakley@bataviapubliclibrary.org
NEW LYCEUM LECTURE EXAMINES THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD MOVEMENT, APRIL 6
“The Sustainable Food Movement—Benefits and Barriers” will be presented at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.
Guest speaker Monica Eng, food and investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune, will address the issues associated with the l ocal sustainable food movement. Local food requires fewer chemical inputs and less shipping, but can cost double what conventional imports cost. What does this mean for the local sustainable food movement's ability to reach the communities who could use the more nutritious produce most? Who is trying to make sustainable food more accessible and what are the barriers?
Eng has more than 20 years experience working for Chicago newspapers. She has received writing awards from the Asian American Journalism Association and the American Lung Association, and has received four award nominations for writing from the James Beard Foundation. Eng’s most recent nomination, announced March 22, was for her Chicago Tribune article on Chicago School lunches, “Nacho Lunch? Yes, Every Day.”
Eng also is a contributing blogger for The Stew, the Tribune’s online guide to Chicago’s food, wine, and dining scene.
Register for this New Lyceum Lecture Series program online at www.bataviapubliclibrary.org , or call (630) 879-4777.
February 25, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Batavia Public Library Youth Services Department (630) 879-4777
MARCH PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AT BATAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
The following programs for children will be offered by the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., during the month of March. Priority is given to Batavia Public Library cardholders for all programs requiring registration. For more information or to register call (630) 879-4775.
Family Storytime: 7 p.m., Monday, March 1. Families with children age 7 and younger. No registration required.
Babies & Tots Drop-In Storytime: 10 a.m., Friday, March 5. For babies and tots up to age 35 months with a caregiver.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 1 p.m., Friday, March 5. Stories and more for children ages 3 – 6. Younger siblings welcome. An adult must accompany children younger than 4 years old.
Book Beat: 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. Book discussion and activities for students in grades 4 – 8, related to Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan. Reserve a copy of the book when registering.
Book Character Visit: 1 p.m., Friday, March 12. Barnes & Noble Booksellers will bring Curious George to the Library for stories and activities. No registration required.
Middle School Mystery Night: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Friday, March 12. Students in grades 6 – 8 will play a life-sized game of clue with characters and locations based on Rick Riordan’s book, The Lightning Thief. The evening also includes pizza and more games. Registration is required; $3 and signed parental permission are due at registration.
Reading with Rover: 10 a.m. – 12 noon, Saturday, March 13. Children in grades 1 – 4 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a specially trained therapy dog. The goal of the program is to create a positive, non-threatening, and fun environment in which reading aloud is enjoyed. Registration required; register for a 20-minute time slot.
Book Gems: 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 16. Students in grades 2 – 3 can enjoy a book discussion and activities related to Leprechauns Don’t Play Baseball. Registration required. Reserve a copy of the book when registering.
Book Worms: 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 23. Themed story and craft time for students in kindergarten and first grade. Registration required.
Mother / Daughter Book Chat: 7 p.m., Thursday, March 25. Girls in grades 3 – 5 and a parent or another female adult are invited to chat and discuss The School Story by Andrew Clements. Registration required.
Movie at the Library: 2 p.m., Monday, March 29. Call the Library’s Youth Services Desk, (630) 879-4775, for movie title, length, and rating. No registration required.
Chess Knight: 7 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 30. Students age 8 and older, and teens and adults of all skill levels, are welcome to play chess. Bring a chess board or use one of the Library’s. No registration required.
Bingo: 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 31. Children ages 3 – 14 are invited for picture and number Bingo. Children younger than age 5 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. No registration required.
February 25, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Batavia Public Library Adult Services Department (630) 879-4777
MARCH PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AT BATAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
The following book discussion and programs for adults and teens will be offered by the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., during March. For more information or to register, call (630) 879-4777, or register online at http://www.batavia.lib.il.us/
High school juniors are invited to take a practice ACT test from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 6, at Batavia Public Library. Students should bring a calculator, and an energy snack if desired. Space is limited. To register call Sylvan Learning Centers, (847) 639-4210. Test results and feedback from Sylvan Learning Centers staff will be available to students and their parents from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 13, at the library.
“World War II Radio Hour,” a One Book, One Batavia 2010 event, will be presented at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 7. The Batavia-based Festive Singers will perform songs from the 1940s, comedy sketches, and a tribute to veterans. Call (630) 879-4777, or register online at http://www.onebookonebatavia.org./
The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson will be discussed at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 9. After a horrific accident, a disfigured man lies in a burn ward planning his suicide. There, he meets an emotionally unhinged sculptress of grotesques, who tells him they’ve known each other for 700 years. Copies of the book are available for check out at the library.
The Anime Club will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 24. This club is for anime and manga enthusiasts age 13 and older. Learn more about anime and manga, preview new anime movies, and enjoy refreshments. Registration is not required. For more information call Lee Blakley, (630) 879-4777.
“Old Time Radio Show,” a One Book, One Batavia 2010 event, will be presented at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 14. The Those Were the Days Radio Players West will perform two radio shows representing radio programming of the early 1940s. Call (630) 879-4777, or register online at http://www.onebookonebatavia.org./
“World War II Rifleman,” a One Book, One Batavia 2010 event, will be presented at 7 p.m., Monday, March 15. Guest speaker Phil Lauricella will talk about the WWII soldier on the front, and how he coped with the rigors of combat and how he amused himself between the fighting. View actual uniforms, weapons, and specialized equipment used by men of the 10th Mountain Division who fought in the snow and cold of Italy during WWII. Call (630) 879-4777, or register online at http://www.onebookonebatavia.org./
February 4, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Batavia Public Library Youth Services Department, (630) 879-4775
Recess at 20 Below author to visit Batavia Public Library February 22
Families are invited to meet award-winning children’s author Cindy Lou Aillaud when she visits the Batavia Public Library, at 7 p.m., Monday, February 22.
Aillaud will discuss Recess at 20 Below, her book about students preparing for recess in northern Alaska. Aillaud was a teacher in Arctic Village and Delta Junction, Alaska, for nearly 23 years. The book is a nominee for the 2010 Illinois Monarch Award. Aillaud was named Alaska Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year and a member of the USA Today Teacher Team in 2006. She traveled to Japan as a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar in 2000 and was named a DisneyHand Teacher in 2004.
Currently, Aillaud spends her time visiting schools and libraries around the world, encouraging children to write their own stories. The program is free of charge and registration is not required.
For more information, call the Library’s Youth Services department, (630) 879-4775.
January 25, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Stacey Cisneros, scisneros@bataviapublicLibrary.org, (630) 879-1393, ext. 250
Library Announces One Book, One Batavia 2010 Selection and Programs
Playing with the Enemy by Gary W. Moore is the 2010 One Book, One Batavia selection. Batavia Public Library will offer a number of programs prior to the One Book, One Batavia grand finale March 18, when Moore will give two presentations at the Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Scheduled programs promise to entertain music buffs, history buffs, and veterans.
Playing with the Enemy is the story of Moore’s father, Warren Eugene “Gene” Moore, who, as a young man from a small town in Illinois, had an extraordinary talent for baseball. His ability on the diamond attracted the attention of the Brooklyn Dodgers, who signed him, and Gene Moore began to dream of a professional baseball career. Then Pearl Harbor was attacked and Gene Moore enlisted in the U.S. Navy. His job—to catch for a Navy team in exhibition games to entertain the troops. Later, he was assigned to guard secret German POWs, whom he taught to play baseball.
But it was also during World War II that his dream of a career in the Majors fell apart.
After the war, the direction of Gene Moore’s career took a turn, and he experienced some difficult years before accepting the new direction of his life.
“Gary Moore tells a story about real people, places, and events. His father’s story didn’t always go according to plan. This is a book about second chances and changing paths,” said Stacey Cisneros, head of Adult Services.
Prior to Gary Moore’s visit to Batavia, the Library will host two programs and a book discussion in February, and three programs in March. A new One Book, One Batavia feature in 2010—an online book discussion about the book, which goes live on the Library Web site, BataviaPublicLibrary.org, Monday, February 1.
“We know that it can be difficult for people to attend book discussions in person,” explained Cisneros. “By offering a book discussion online, we are hoping to involve more of the community of readers we have in Batavia.” The online book discussion will remain online through the end of March.
“This year the Library’s slate of programs are both entertaining and educational, and reflect the WWII years at home and abroad,” added Cisneros.
“Soldiers in Greasepaint,” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, will highlight the role of the USO during World War II. Singer and storyteller Donna Nowak, who toured twice with the USO, will sing songs of the big bands and tell tales of the USO during WWII.
The Playing with the Enemy book discussion will be held at the Library at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 9. Copies of the book are available to check out at the Library.
“A Fireside Chat with Franklin D. Roosevelt” will be offered at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 18. Chicago actor R. J. Lindsey will portray FDR talking about the New Deal, the attack on Pearl Harbor, his wife Eleanor, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and more.
In March the Library will host “WWII Radio Hour,” a concert by the Batavia-based Festive Singers, at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 7; an “Old Time Radio Show,” featuring Those Were the Days Radio Players West, at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 14; and “WWII: A Rifleman’s Perspective,” with guest speaker Phil Lauricella, at 7 p.m., Monday, March 15.
Then on March 18, Gary W. Moore, author, businessman, musician, and motivational speaker, will talk about his father and his book at the Library, during Books Between Bites at 12 noon, and again at 7 p.m. Tickets (free) are required for the evening presentation and will be available beginning February 1 at the Library. Tickets are not required for Books Between Bites.
A One Book, One Batavia events schedule is now available at the Library. A book discussion guide, developed by students in the Batavia High School American Literature honors class, will be available at the Library at the end of February.
One Book, One Batavia is sponsored by the Friends of Batavia Public Library. All of the programs are free of charge. Reservations are required, except for Books Between Bites and the book discussions. For more information and to register call (630) 879-4777. Register online at http://www.onebookonebatavia.org/.